Engine stand



July 16, 1929.

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ATTORNEY Patented July 16, 1929.

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ALPHA WHIGHTSIL, OF GARNETT, KANSAS.

ENGINE STAND.

Application filed March 5,

This invention relates to stands capable of supporting articles for the convenience of workmen or for display purposes, the 1nvention being especially adapted for sup-. porting the block of an internal combustion engine.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a device of the above character wherein the supported article may be adjusted to and held in different positions.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a stand for supporting an engine block, whereby bolt openings already provided in the block may be utilized for securing the block to the stand.

lVith the above and other objects in view, the invention further includes the following novel features and details of construction, to be hereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanying drawings and pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings Figure 1 is a perspective View illustrating the use of the invention.

Figure 2 is a vertical sectional View through the supporting standard.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary elevation of the top of the standard looking at the end of the bearing sleeve.

Figure 4 is a vertical sectional view with the supporting arm in elevation.

Figure 5 is an elevation of the top portion of the device.

Figure 6 is a detail view looking at the inner end of the supporting arm.

Referring to the drawings in detail wherein like characters of reference denote corresponding parts, the reference character 10 indicates a standard which is shown as of hollow cylindrical construction and may consist of a pipe section having a flange 11 at its lower end to provide an attaching base. This flange is provided with openings 12 for the reception of bolts 13 by means of which the standard may be firmly anchored.

Extending diametrically of the standard near the upper end thereof is a sleeve 14'. This sleeve may extend entirely through the standard as shown, or it may consist of only that portion which extends outwardly from one side of the standard, while the opposite side of the standard may have an opening surrounded by a flange 15. This 1928. Serial No. 259,277.

sleeve is designed to receive an arm 16, one end of which is provided with a reduced threaded portion 17 toreceive a nut 18 which bears against the flange: or against a washer 19. The arm is provided with a collar 20 which is adapted to abut a collar 21 provided upon the'outer end of the sleeve 14L so that the arm may be held against longitudinal movement within the sleeve.

The outer end of the arm 16 carries a plate 22 which is disposed at right angles and which is provided with spaced notches 23 for the reception of bolts 24, by means of which the plate may have an article secured thereto, such as an engine block indicated at 25. The notches are so arranged that they are capable of receiving bolts having a threaded engagement With openings provided upon opposite sides of the outlet opening of the water jacket of the engine block, so that openings already provided in the block are utilized for attaching said block to the plate. The opposite side edges of the plate are relatively inclined and the notches 23 are arranged so that attachment may be effected to different types of engine blocks or at different points upon the block.

Slidably mounted Within an opening 26 provided in the collar 21 is a locking pin 27 and this pin is adapted to be slid into and out of any one of a number of notches 28 provided in the collar 20. These notches 28 are so arranged that the arm 16 may be rotatably adjusted and held in adjusted position so that the block or other supported article may be arranged to suit the convenience of a Workman. The inner end of the pin 27 has a sliding pivotal connection 29 with a lever 30 which is pivotally mounted upon a. barcket 31 which extends from the standard 10. A spring 32 is interposed be-' tween the inner end of the pin 27 and the standard 10 so that the pin will be yieldingly forced outward. By means of the lever 30 however the pin may be retracted so as to release the arm 16 and permit of adjustment for the purpose before stated.

Supported in the upper end of the standard 10 is a pan-like receptacle 33 Within which are adapted to be placed bolts, nuts and other articles for the convenience of the workman. V

The invention is susceptible of various changes in its form, proportions and minor collar to lock the arm against movement in details of construction and the right is here in reserved to make such changes as properly fall Within the scope of the appended claims.

Having described the invention What is claimed is 1. A stand comprising a support, an arm extending horizontally from the support, means at the outer end of the arm for connection with an article to be supported,

means to mount the arm for axial adjustment to regulate the position of the article, a collar rigid with the sleeve, a collar rigid with the arm and abutting the sleeve carried collar and means carried by one of said collars and detachably engaging the other said sleeve.

2. A stand comprising a support, an arm extending horizontally from the support, means at the outer end of the arm for connection with an article to be supported, means to mount the arm for axial adjust ment to regulate the position of the article, a collar rigid with the sleeve, a collar rigid with the arm and abutting the sleeve carried collar, one of said collars having spaced openings therein, and a pin slidable through the other collar and receivable in any one of the openings of the other collar to lock the arm in adjusted position.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

ALPHA WHIGI-ITSIL. 

